I’m going out to a martini bar after work but will probably settle in with a glass of Lagavullin 16 when I get home.
A little Tullamore Dew for the evening. It’s not the greatest but it is sufficient. If I want something I like, I’ll default to Elijah Craig.
I’ve always defaulted to Teeling’s or Jameson for Irish (or Redbreast if I’m celebrating). I finished my bottle of Teelings last night, so maybe I’ll pick up a bottle of Tulla this weekend.
I’ve only had the toasted barrel EC, how’s the standard bottle?
I got a bottle of King Car Whisky (Conductor) a while back that I’ll be returning to this evening. It is my first Taiwanese whisky, so I’m having a lot of fun with it.
I’ve never even heard of this. The only taiwanese I’ve had was a Kavalan that burned my mouth before I’d ever really had high proof spirits. I’ve had a glass of soloist a couple times since and it’s a treat.
I’d love to hear your thoughts/notes on the King Car!
King Car is actually a Kavalan! They don’t brand it as one for reasons that are probably buried within their marketing department. I’m not the best at tasting notes, but I found a review that (to the extent that I can comprehend it) comes close to my thoughts. https://www.thedramble.com/tastings/king-car/king-car-conductor/
Mmm I love a “grippy mouthfeel”. I’ve never heard that description before.
Sounds a bit like that first Kavalan that I had, whatever it was.
It definitely has a lot of personality. Water (or a few pieces of ice if you’re a savage like me) is a good move with this one.
Yeah that’s exactly what that bottle needed in hindsight.
The first time I added some water to my whiskey it was like a cheat code. Some whiskeys are so different with the addition of water it’s like a 2 for 1 deal.
No shame in adding ice, there are a lot of things I prefer on the rocks.
No shame in my game - just wanted to show my cards. I’ve met some purists over the years who seem to take icing a whiskey as a personal offense. “You added ice to ____??? What’s wrong with you?” Psh. There may be something wrong with me, but it’s nothing compared to the internal mental cluster---- that leads to being offended by someone else putting ice in their drink.
Recently got a bottle of Black and White scotch while in Mexico. It was cheap and it goes down smooth. Tastes excellent with a cigar. Probably going to enjoy that tonight.
A fine choice! My go-to is Talisker 10, and I’m partial to an Oban 14, too.
Aerstone 10, a nice smokey drop at a good price point.
It isn’t Friday anymore, but I love my 12 YO Macallan!
